VST instruments (F11) vs Instrument insert?



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Here´s the solution: switch to Nuendo.

It´s called “virgin territory automation”
‘virgin territory’ mode that lets you have gaps in the automation, enabling you to move a control freely where there are no automation events, without that control jumping back to the last recorded automation value.

BUT: FL is > pattern based (!)
Cubendo is > timeline based (!) (and I prefer this)

you may want to take a look at my automation macro: cubase ninja - pro tools-style trim automation macro - Cubase - Steinberg Forums